A national think tank undertaking cutting-edge multi-disciplinary research, knowledge exchange and capacity development; Policy planning and advocacy.
We explore issues and challenges and generate awareness, build capacity through evidence based research, data analytics and policy advice.
Through extensive research and expertise in the urban sector, NIUA continues to build a rich knowledgebase for evidence based decision making.
We work with a number of partners, nationally and globally to enable peer learning through proliferation of ideas to strengthen our urban initiatives. Their expertise and support is instrumental in delivering the outcome of our work to the stakeholders
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Description :
The webinar will showcase the findings of a study undertaken by SHLC team in collaboration with World Vision India. The study based on telephone survey was undertaken to provide an understanding of the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak and the nationwide lockdown on the lives and livelihoods of the urban poor in select cities and peri-urban areas in India. The telephone survey was conducted during April 24 – May 7, 2020. Moderator: Mr. Cherian Thomas, Regional Leader, South Asia Pacific, World Vision International Presenters: Prof. Debolina Kundu, NIUA Ms. Clara Raphael, Head - My City Initiatives, World Vision India Dr. Anjana Purkayastha, Senior Director, Urban Programming, World Vision India Panelists: Prof. Darshini Mahadevia, Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad Prof. Amita Bhide, Dean, School of Habitat Studies, TISS, Mumbai When: Tuesday, 26th May 2020, 6:30 P.M. Where: Online via Zoom.